Explore the Antarctic PeninsulaThe most classic of all Antarctica cruises
One of the world's most pristine wilderness areasExplore from the finest expedition vessels available
Get up close & personalSee wildlife found nowhere else in the world
Arouse your sense of discovery
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Experience nature like never before
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
This is the most popular and classic of all Antarctica cruises. Typically 10 to 12 days in length, these programs allow you to have a full Antarctica experience in a relatively compact time frame. See below for ships that offer Antarctic Peninsula programs and please contact us to speak with one of our Antarctic specialists.
Key Things to Know for Antarctic Peninsula Trips:
Accessible: The Peninsula is relatively easy to reach from Patagonia (just under two days over the Drake Passage), and there are a variety of options for cruise lengths and ship styles.
Top Highlights: Deception Island, a place that lives up to its name: the frozen surface hides the geothermic heat of a volcano, creating steaming hot springs in the icy landscape. Paradise Bay, a mirror-like harbor filled with floating ice caps and home to Gentoo penguins and humpback whales. The Lemaire Channel, gateway to the far south Antarctic Peninsula: a spartan, icy wilderness that shelters Orca, humpback, and minke whales.
A variety of wildlife: This is an excellent area for spotting penguins, seals, whales, and sea birds.
Luxury Vessels
The most comfortable, spacious vessels with the finest amenities and food.
Magellan Explorer
A new & modern expedition vessel
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Days: 6, 8, 10, & 17 | From: $4,995/per person
Sea Spirit
Luxuriously appointed, with spacious suites and great value: a traveler favorite
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Days: 11-23 | From: $9,395/per person
Le Lyrial
Visit Antarctica on a luxurious European vessel
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Days: 11-22 | From: $13,160/per person
Expedition Vessels
These vessels have generally been converted from working ships and have more of an expedition feel. They are still comfortable and pleasant, but they lack some of the amenities and touches found on the luxury ships.
Ocean Adventurer
A contemporary new polar expedition ship, one of the top in its class
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Days: 8-20 | From: $9,695/per person
Ocean Diamond
A modern, stable super-yacht
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Days: 11-23 | From: $7,995/per person
Plancius
An ice-strengthened expedition vessel with comfort and character
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Days: 11-20 | From: $7,550/per person
Ushuaia
An ice-strengthened polar expedition vessel originally built for NOAA
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Days: 10-20 | From: $4,860/per person
Ortelius
An ice-strengthened ship that was formerly a Russian research vessel
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Days: 11-34 | From: $8,400/per person
Ocean Nova
A modern & comfortable expedition vessel
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Days: 6, 8 & 10 | From: $4,995/per person
Ocean Endeavour
A comfortable, well-appointed small expedition ship
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Days: 11-21 | From: $5,795/per person
Hondius
A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened expedition vessel
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Days: 10-21 | From: $6,900/per person
Ultramarine
A brand new ultra-inspiring Antarctica expedition ship (newly launched)
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Days: 11-23 | From: $12,795/per person
Roald Amundsen
A new hybrid-powered Nordic expedition vessel for Antarctic cruising
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Days: 18 or 19 | From: $14,646/per person
Fram
A Nordic expedition vessel for cruising Antarctica waters
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Days: 19, 20 or 23 | From: $13,629/per person
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